Information

Type: Legal Notice

Department: PW - Public Works

Directors' Update: Feb. 15, 2023

Business Meeting: Feb. 21, 2023

Summary:

Lewis County Code 12.20 and RCW 36.55 require that all utility installations in county road rights of way be authorized by a franchise from Lewis County. An application for a franchise renewal has been received by the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) from the City of Centralia to install, construct, operate, and maintain electrical distribution, water, stormwater and sewer facilities in Lewis County road rights-of-way.

Publications: The Chronicle

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Resolution

WHEREAS, Lewis County Code 12.20 and RCW 36.55 require that all utility installations in county road rights-of-way be authorized by a franchise from Lewis County; and

WHEREAS, an application for a franchise has been received by the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) from the City of Centralia to install, construct, operate and maintain electrical distribution, water, stormwater and sewer facilities in Lewis County road rights-of-way; and

WHEREAS, said application and all related materials have been reviewed by the BOCC and found appropriate for further proceedings.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the BOCC will hold a public hearing on the proposed acceptance of the franchise at or after 10 a.m. March 14, 2023.  The hearing will take place at the Lewis County Courthouse, Commissioner's Hearing Room; and

NOW THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the Board is hereby instructed to proceed with all appropriate and necessary notifications, postings, and publications as required by law.

DONE IN OPEN SESSION this 21st day of February, 2023.